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Music news, headlines, and gossip from ABC News Radioen-us(c) ABC News RadioA "Hurricane" of heavy metal: Luke Combs collects an impressive array of gold &amp; platinum awardshttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/6860a79c6925a58623bce4931a5f85fe
Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:23:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/6860a79c6925a58623bce4931a5f85feABC/Mark LevineLuke Combs may only be on the fourth single of his career so far, but the North Carolina native is already amassing quite a collection of precious metal.

His debut single, "Hurricane," has just been certified triple platinum by the RIAA, while his follow-up, "When It Rains It Pours," is now double platinum. If you're seeing a pattern here, you might have predicted that his third single, "One Number Away," has just crossed the million mark and gone platinum.

Single number four, "She Got the Best of Me," just broke into country's top-30 this week. It's from the deluxe reissue of his album, re-titled This One's for You Too. Another album track, "Beautiful Crazy," has also been certified gold, even though it's never been a single.

Here's another impressive feat: Since its release in June of 2017, Luke's debut album has been streamed more than a billion times.

Luke reflects on his success in a new Nightline profile, shot before his debut at New York City's Madison Square Garden last weekend. You can check out out the piece online.

]]>ABC/Mark LevineLuke Combs may only be on the fourth single of his career so far, but the North Carolina native is already amassing quite a collection of precious metal.

His debut single, "Hurricane," has just been certified triple platinum by the RIAA, while his follow-up, "When It Rains It Pours," is now double platinum. If you're seeing a pattern here, you might have predicted that his third single, "One Number Away," has just crossed the million mark and gone platinum.

Single number four, "She Got the Best of Me," just broke into country's top-30 this week. It's from the deluxe reissue of his album, re-titled This One's for You Too. Another album track, "Beautiful Crazy," has also been certified gold, even though it's never been a single.

Here's another impressive feat: Since its release in June of 2017, Luke's debut album has been streamed more than a billion times.

Luke reflects on his success in a new Nightline profile, shot before his debut at New York City's Madison Square Garden last weekend. You can check out out the piece online.

]]>Dierks Bentley celebrates his kids as he stars in ABC's annual "WE Day" special on Fridayhttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/ad18d602b1571b0577da71eb11b693cd
Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/ad18d602b1571b0577da71eb11b693cdABC RadioDierks Bentley will be hanging out with the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Whoopi Goldberg and John Stamos this Friday night, as he appears on the fourth annual WE Day special on ABC.

The event is “a celebration of young people making a difference,” and is put together by the WE organization, which encourages the next generation to effect positive change in the world.

Dierks performed his most recent #1, “Woman, Amen,” when the special was taped back in April, and says there’s no question his kids have positively impacted his life, going so far as to say he’d be “incomplete as a man” without them.

The Arizona native tells People his son Knox and daughters Jordan Catherine and Evalyn Day are likely “the greatest character builder” in his marriage to wife Cassidy, but adds they’re also pretty good on the road.

“They love traveling, touring,” Dierks says. “Whenever it’s possible, we just drag them out there. I feel like that’s my main job, really, is being a dad."

You can watch for Dierks on the WE Day special starting at 8 p.m. ET this Friday on ABC. John Stamos hosts, with Will Ferrell, Cyndi Lauper, Dr. Phil, and Martin Sheen set to join him as well.

]]>ABC RadioDierks Bentley will be hanging out with the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Whoopi Goldberg and John Stamos this Friday night, as he appears on the fourth annual WE Day special on ABC.

The event is “a celebration of young people making a difference,” and is put together by the WE organization, which encourages the next generation to effect positive change in the world.

Dierks performed his most recent #1, “Woman, Amen,” when the special was taped back in April, and says there’s no question his kids have positively impacted his life, going so far as to say he’d be “incomplete as a man” without them.

The Arizona native tells People his son Knox and daughters Jordan Catherine and Evalyn Day are likely “the greatest character builder” in his marriage to wife Cassidy, but adds they’re also pretty good on the road.

“They love traveling, touring,” Dierks says. “Whenever it’s possible, we just drag them out there. I feel like that’s my main job, really, is being a dad."

You can watch for Dierks on the WE Day special starting at 8 p.m. ET this Friday on ABC. John Stamos hosts, with Will Ferrell, Cyndi Lauper, Dr. Phil, and Martin Sheen set to join him as well.

]]>Old Dominion invites their friends to join them as they turn their Ryman debut into a benefithttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/c96b7bcf1a03a079624fc71f4a37e375
Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:13:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/c96b7bcf1a03a079624fc71f4a37e375ABC/Mark LevineACM Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion will play Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium for the very first time next month, in a special show they’re calling An Evening with Friends.

The September 18 concert will benefit both The Opry Trust Foundation and The Ryan Seacrest Foundation.

“The Ryman has been a bucket list venue since we moved to Nashville,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey says. “The growth of this band over the past couple of years has taken us all over the world into some truly huge venues, but every time we come home, there she is. We cannot wait to get on that stage.”

“On top of that,” he adds, “we are enjoying getting to the point where we can help others with our music. The Ryan Seacrest Foundation and the Opry Trust are charities that are near and dear to us. It’s going to be a beautiful night.”

Pre-sales are underway now, with tickets becoming available to the general public on Friday. Stay tuned to find out which of OD’s friends will be joining the “Hotel Key” hitmakers.

]]>ABC/Mark LevineACM Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion will play Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium for the very first time next month, in a special show they’re calling An Evening with Friends.

The September 18 concert will benefit both The Opry Trust Foundation and The Ryan Seacrest Foundation.

“The Ryman has been a bucket list venue since we moved to Nashville,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey says. “The growth of this band over the past couple of years has taken us all over the world into some truly huge venues, but every time we come home, there she is. We cannot wait to get on that stage.”

“On top of that,” he adds, “we are enjoying getting to the point where we can help others with our music. The Ryan Seacrest Foundation and the Opry Trust are charities that are near and dear to us. It’s going to be a beautiful night.”

Pre-sales are underway now, with tickets becoming available to the general public on Friday. Stay tuned to find out which of OD’s friends will be joining the “Hotel Key” hitmakers.

]]>Chris Lane will do "Laps Around the Sun" on fall headlining tourhttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/72f5009437176bb7b0a6e34e1deabb83
Tue, 14 Aug 2018 11:19:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/72f5009437176bb7b0a6e34e1deabb83Big Loud Chris Lane will kick off his fall Laps Around the Sun Tour on the beach in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Viral video sensation Mason Ramsey will join him on the trek, along with American Idol alum Gabby Barrett.

The North Carolina native’s headlining run takes its name from his new album, also titled Laps Around the Sun. It features his top-ten hit with pop star Tori Kelly, “Take Back Home Girl.”

“I’m blown away by the response to my new album,” Chris says. “Performing live and interacting with fans is one of my favorite parts of what I do, and hearing people sing along is such a cool feeling.”

“I can’t wait to hit the road and play these songs every night,” he adds. “See y’all this fall!”

Here’s a look at Chris Lane’s complete itinerary for the Laps Around the Sun Tour, with pre-sales starting August 21, before becoming available to the general public on August 23:

]]>Big Loud Chris Lane will kick off his fall Laps Around the Sun Tour on the beach in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Viral video sensation Mason Ramsey will join him on the trek, along with American Idol alum Gabby Barrett.

The North Carolina native’s headlining run takes its name from his new album, also titled Laps Around the Sun. It features his top-ten hit with pop star Tori Kelly, “Take Back Home Girl.”

“I’m blown away by the response to my new album,” Chris says. “Performing live and interacting with fans is one of my favorite parts of what I do, and hearing people sing along is such a cool feeling.”

“I can’t wait to hit the road and play these songs every night,” he adds. “See y’all this fall!”

Here’s a look at Chris Lane’s complete itinerary for the Laps Around the Sun Tour, with pre-sales starting August 21, before becoming available to the general public on August 23:

This fall, Shelly West's mother, the late DottieWest, will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The second-generation country hitmaker scored two number-ones in her own right, the first being her 1981 duet with David Frizzell, "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma." Can you name her second hit, and only solo #1? ANSWER: "Jose Cuervo."

This fall, Shelly West's mother, the late DottieWest, will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The second-generation country hitmaker scored two number-ones in her own right, the first being her 1981 duet with David Frizzell, "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma." Can you name her second hit, and only solo #1? ANSWER: "Jose Cuervo."

]]>Even though she's expecting her second baby, Carrie Underwood is "super excited" to juggle pregnancy and hosting the CMA Awards for the 11th timehttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/d1059e546d1c29650860a40349476ff5
Tue, 14 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/d1059e546d1c29650860a40349476ff5Capitol NashvilleA little more than ten days ago, we found out that Carrie Underwood will return for the 11th time to host the CMA Awards. Then just five days later, the American Idol winner revealed she’s expecting her second baby.

But the “Cry Pretty” hitmaker admits she’s happy to juggle the responsibilities of being one of the leading female vocalists in country music and the challenges of motherhood a second time.

“We were super excited to get the phone call to ask Brad [Paisley] and me to come back for an 11th year of the CMAs of hosting,” she says. “We just always have a lot of fun. It’s definitely a lot of pressure and it’s a lot of work working on the CMAs.”

After more than a decade leading country music’s most prestigious night, Carrie says everyone on the show has become a family.

“At the end of the day, I love the team that we work with,” she explains. “We have a lot of fun, and we kinda get to be the ones that represent country music and we take our jobs very seriously, but we love what we do.”

Carrie’s new album -- her first for Capitol Nashville, also titled Cry Pretty -- comes out September 14. The 52nd Annual CMA Awards will follow a couple months later, on November 14. You can tune in to watch at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Luke Bryan, Sugarland and Dan Shay will announce this year’s nominees on Good Morning America on Tuesday, August 28. You can tune in to find out who’s in the running starting at 7 a.m. ET on ABC.

]]>Capitol NashvilleA little more than ten days ago, we found out that Carrie Underwood will return for the 11th time to host the CMA Awards. Then just five days later, the American Idol winner revealed she’s expecting her second baby.

But the “Cry Pretty” hitmaker admits she’s happy to juggle the responsibilities of being one of the leading female vocalists in country music and the challenges of motherhood a second time.

“We were super excited to get the phone call to ask Brad [Paisley] and me to come back for an 11th year of the CMAs of hosting,” she says. “We just always have a lot of fun. It’s definitely a lot of pressure and it’s a lot of work working on the CMAs.”

After more than a decade leading country music’s most prestigious night, Carrie says everyone on the show has become a family.

“At the end of the day, I love the team that we work with,” she explains. “We have a lot of fun, and we kinda get to be the ones that represent country music and we take our jobs very seriously, but we love what we do.”

Carrie’s new album -- her first for Capitol Nashville, also titled Cry Pretty -- comes out September 14. The 52nd Annual CMA Awards will follow a couple months later, on November 14. You can tune in to watch at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Luke Bryan, Sugarland and Dan Shay will announce this year’s nominees on Good Morning America on Tuesday, August 28. You can tune in to find out who’s in the running starting at 7 a.m. ET on ABC.

]]>Watch now: Luke Combs gives fans a crash course in his history in "She Got the Best of Me" videohttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/95d12f192d51d87c473dc289402b257f
Mon, 13 Aug 2018 16:00:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/95d12f192d51d87c473dc289402b257fABC/Mark LevineIf you watch Luke Combs’ new video for “She Got the Best of Me” carefully, you’re sure to spot several surprises.

The new clip is laced with plenty of inside information hardcore Luke fans will recognize, including cameos from Luke’s band members, the Dodge Neon he drove when he moved to Nashville, and even some shots of his hometown of Boone, North Carolina. The guitar Luke plays in the video also happens to be his very first one, which he used while learning the instrument.

]]>ABC/Mark LevineIf you watch Luke Combs’ new video for “She Got the Best of Me” carefully, you’re sure to spot several surprises.

The new clip is laced with plenty of inside information hardcore Luke fans will recognize, including cameos from Luke’s band members, the Dodge Neon he drove when he moved to Nashville, and even some shots of his hometown of Boone, North Carolina. The guitar Luke plays in the video also happens to be his very first one, which he used while learning the instrument.

]]>LANCO lines up "Hallelujah Nights" this fall, as they hit the road on first headlining trekhttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/a69c5b1a637905112dfbaff42fe28c41
Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/a69c5b1a637905112dfbaff42fe28c41The GreenRoomLANCO hits the road for their first-ever headlining tour this fall, kicking off the run October 24 in Columbia, Missouri, before wrapping up in Nashville in early December.

Travis Denning, who has his first top-40 hit with “David Ashley Parker from Powder Springs,” will join the fivesome for the trek, called Hallelujah Nights.

The tour not only takes its name from LANCO’s first album, it’ll also be their first chance to showcase their debut effort from start to finish.

“This is a brand new show we’ve put together for our fans and it will be first time we get to play Hallelujah Nights in its entirety,” lead singer Brandon Lancaster reveals.

“This year has been full of so many incredible firsts for us,” he adds, “and we’ve learned so much out on the road about ourselves and about what our people want and expect from us. We can't wait to play these songs and share their stories from front to back that represent the core of LANCO.”

This summer, the “Born to Love You” hitmakers are busy opening Dierks Bentley’s Mountain High trek with Brothers Osborne.

The first tickets for LANCO’s Hallelujah Nights Tour go on sale Tuesday, with seats becoming available to the general public on Friday. Here’s a look at the complete itinerary:

]]>The GreenRoomLANCO hits the road for their first-ever headlining tour this fall, kicking off the run October 24 in Columbia, Missouri, before wrapping up in Nashville in early December.

Travis Denning, who has his first top-40 hit with “David Ashley Parker from Powder Springs,” will join the fivesome for the trek, called Hallelujah Nights.

The tour not only takes its name from LANCO’s first album, it’ll also be their first chance to showcase their debut effort from start to finish.

“This is a brand new show we’ve put together for our fans and it will be first time we get to play Hallelujah Nights in its entirety,” lead singer Brandon Lancaster reveals.

“This year has been full of so many incredible firsts for us,” he adds, “and we’ve learned so much out on the road about ourselves and about what our people want and expect from us. We can't wait to play these songs and share their stories from front to back that represent the core of LANCO.”

This summer, the “Born to Love You” hitmakers are busy opening Dierks Bentley’s Mountain High trek with Brothers Osborne.

The first tickets for LANCO’s Hallelujah Nights Tour go on sale Tuesday, with seats becoming available to the general public on Friday. Here’s a look at the complete itinerary:

]]>Kenny Chesney breaks One Direction's record at Nashville's Nissan Stadiumhttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/e5a22f9984d0ffda1039a958eb3d8c09
Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:31:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/e5a22f9984d0ffda1039a958eb3d8c09Allister AnnKenny Chesney set a new record this weekend at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, playing for more than 55,000 fans in Music City. Kenny's Trip Around the Sun Music City tour stop surpasses the number of tickets sold by One Direction in 2014, when close to 54,000 fans filled the home of the Tennessee Titans.

“There’s a special energy that happens when you’re home,” Kenny observed after the show. “This one’s for the people who know you, your team, where these songs come from.”

“When they sing the chorus of ‘American Kids,’” he adds, “you can feel they know that song in a whole other way -- and it’s incredible to hear that much passion and energy coming at the stage.”

Next up, Kenny takes his two-hour set to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey this Saturday night, with openers Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion and Brandon Lay.

]]>Allister AnnKenny Chesney set a new record this weekend at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, playing for more than 55,000 fans in Music City. Kenny's Trip Around the Sun Music City tour stop surpasses the number of tickets sold by One Direction in 2014, when close to 54,000 fans filled the home of the Tennessee Titans.

“There’s a special energy that happens when you’re home,” Kenny observed after the show. “This one’s for the people who know you, your team, where these songs come from.”

“When they sing the chorus of ‘American Kids,’” he adds, “you can feel they know that song in a whole other way -- and it’s incredible to hear that much passion and energy coming at the stage.”

Next up, Kenny takes his two-hour set to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey this Saturday night, with openers Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion and Brandon Lay.

]]>"It's the Holiday Season": Martina McBride readies second Christmas collectionhttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/cf5aff47be895c10cf630ff4c1e0ea1c
Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:00:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/cf5aff47be895c10cf630ff4c1e0ea1cBMGTwo decades after the release of her classic, multi-platinum album, White Christmas, Martina McBride is back with a second volume. It’s the Holiday Season is set to come out October 19.

The nine-song collection was recorded at the historic Capitol Studio in Los Angeles and at McBride’s own Blackbird Studio in Nashville.

"It's been exactly 20 years since I released White Christmas,” Martina reflects. “With that album, I wanted to make it classic and something that would stand the test of time, which I feel like it has done. I wanted to accomplish the same thing with It's The Holiday Season, but with a different feel.”

“So I decided to make most of the album with a big-band swing vibe that takes you back to the [Frank] Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald records,” she continues. “We recorded more of the pop Christmas numbers that lend themselves to that kind of feel."

The four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will also put out her second cookbook this fall. Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life will be released October 30.

The Kansas native will hit the road for another leg of her The Joy of Christmas Tour this year as well. Here’s a look at her itinerary:

]]>BMGTwo decades after the release of her classic, multi-platinum album, White Christmas, Martina McBride is back with a second volume. It’s the Holiday Season is set to come out October 19.

The nine-song collection was recorded at the historic Capitol Studio in Los Angeles and at McBride’s own Blackbird Studio in Nashville.

"It's been exactly 20 years since I released White Christmas,” Martina reflects. “With that album, I wanted to make it classic and something that would stand the test of time, which I feel like it has done. I wanted to accomplish the same thing with It's The Holiday Season, but with a different feel.”

“So I decided to make most of the album with a big-band swing vibe that takes you back to the [Frank] Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald records,” she continues. “We recorded more of the pop Christmas numbers that lend themselves to that kind of feel."

The four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will also put out her second cookbook this fall. Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life will be released October 30.

The Kansas native will hit the road for another leg of her The Joy of Christmas Tour this year as well. Here’s a look at her itinerary:

Jason and his wife Brittany announced the gender of their new little one this weekend on Instagram, in a baseball-themed reveal created especially for their older girls, 15-year-old Keely and 10-year-old Kendyl.

“Kendyl’s been… it’s the only thing she’s talked about for the past month,” Jason said at the beginning of the clip. Both older sisters correctly guessed they’d be getting a new baby sister, before hitting a baseball to reveal a cloud of pink smoke.

In addition to the two older girls, from Jason’s previous marriage, the new baby joins Jason and Brittany’s son, Memphis, who was born in December. While they announced the pregnancy back in July, we don’t know exactly when the new addition is due.

]]>ABC/Image Group LA There’ll soon be a new baby girl in Jason Aldean’s family.

Jason and his wife Brittany announced the gender of their new little one this weekend on Instagram, in a baseball-themed reveal created especially for their older girls, 15-year-old Keely and 10-year-old Kendyl.

“Kendyl’s been… it’s the only thing she’s talked about for the past month,” Jason said at the beginning of the clip. Both older sisters correctly guessed they’d be getting a new baby sister, before hitting a baseball to reveal a cloud of pink smoke.

In addition to the two older girls, from Jason’s previous marriage, the new baby joins Jason and Brittany’s son, Memphis, who was born in December. While they announced the pregnancy back in July, we don’t know exactly when the new addition is due.

If things had gone differently, "A Guy Walks into a Bar" hitmaker Tyler Farr might be the one singing Jason Aldean's latest smash, "Drowns the Whiskey."

"I was actually producing some sides on Tyler Farr, a couple years back..." Jason recalls, "And it was a song that I actually wanted to record on him. We ended up not recording it on him. And so, I told him if he didn't cut it, I was gonna cut it. So I did."

Of course, the other magic ingredient in the "Drowns the Whiskey" mix is Jason's duet partner, Miranda Lambert.

"I'd been looking for something to do with her for a while, because we had cut a song on my second album called 'Grown Woman'..." Jason explains. "I just always thought our voices sounded really good together, you know, they blended really well."

Ultimately, Miranda agreed with Jason that "Drowns the Whiskey was the right song."

"The song wasn't written as a duet or anything, but I just thought she would sound great on it," the three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year says. "Because it's a little more on the traditional side, which she tends to lean toward a little bit. So I sent it, and she jumped on it, and came in, and you heard the rest."

"Drowns the Whiskey" is currently on track to be Jason and Miranda's latest #1.

If things had gone differently, "A Guy Walks into a Bar" hitmaker Tyler Farr might be the one singing Jason Aldean's latest smash, "Drowns the Whiskey."

"I was actually producing some sides on Tyler Farr, a couple years back..." Jason recalls, "And it was a song that I actually wanted to record on him. We ended up not recording it on him. And so, I told him if he didn't cut it, I was gonna cut it. So I did."

Of course, the other magic ingredient in the "Drowns the Whiskey" mix is Jason's duet partner, Miranda Lambert.

"I'd been looking for something to do with her for a while, because we had cut a song on my second album called 'Grown Woman'..." Jason explains. "I just always thought our voices sounded really good together, you know, they blended really well."

Ultimately, Miranda agreed with Jason that "Drowns the Whiskey was the right song."

"The song wasn't written as a duet or anything, but I just thought she would sound great on it," the three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year says. "Because it's a little more on the traditional side, which she tends to lean toward a little bit. So I sent it, and she jumped on it, and came in, and you heard the rest."

"Drowns the Whiskey" is currently on track to be Jason and Miranda's latest #1.

]]>Brett Young sells out the Ryman as "Mercy" remains at #1http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/4160488e70eb0b21157cef0e12ce3024
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:00:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/4160488e70eb0b21157cef0e12ce3024BMLGAs Brett Young’s “Mercy” tops the Billboard chart this week, the California native also got the news that he’s sold-out his first headlining show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.

“It’s been crazy to watch the momentum build every time we play live,” Brett reflects. “Last year I was lucky enough to headline a sold-out club tour and always dreamed of taking the next step to headline the Ryman.”

The show takes place on October 10.

“The fact that it has come so quickly is not lost on me and I am so thankful to the fans who have continued to support me," he adds. "This will be such a special night."

This week, “Mercy” becomes the fourth #1 of Brett’s career. Not only has every single he’s ever released gone to the top of the charts, they’ve also all been certified platinum.

]]>BMLGAs Brett Young’s “Mercy” tops the Billboard chart this week, the California native also got the news that he’s sold-out his first headlining show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.

“It’s been crazy to watch the momentum build every time we play live,” Brett reflects. “Last year I was lucky enough to headline a sold-out club tour and always dreamed of taking the next step to headline the Ryman.”

The show takes place on October 10.

“The fact that it has come so quickly is not lost on me and I am so thankful to the fans who have continued to support me," he adds. "This will be such a special night."

This week, “Mercy” becomes the fourth #1 of Brett’s career. Not only has every single he’s ever released gone to the top of the charts, they’ve also all been certified platinum.

]]>Eric Church is "Hangin' Around," previewing new tunes from "Desperate Man"http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/5b16bbffd4eaab9ed10fee791f04aad8
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:00:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/5b16bbffd4eaab9ed10fee791f04aad8ABC/Image Group LA Eric Church's Desperate Man album won't be out until October 5, but the North Carolina native is keeping his fans satisfied by supplying a steady stream of previews from the new record.

Eric proves he's ready to rock on the latest one, "Hangin' Around," a rhythm-and-blues infused jam that's the record's second cut. As he's done previously, Eric first shared the track with the members of his Church Choir fan club, before rolling out a snippet on social media the next day.

Fans with a paying membership to the Church Choir will get a free copy of Desperate Man on CD or vinyl upon its release. The lead single -- the title track -- is currently just a couple of spots away from entering country's top 20.

]]>ABC/Image Group LA Eric Church's Desperate Man album won't be out until October 5, but the North Carolina native is keeping his fans satisfied by supplying a steady stream of previews from the new record.

Eric proves he's ready to rock on the latest one, "Hangin' Around," a rhythm-and-blues infused jam that's the record's second cut. As he's done previously, Eric first shared the track with the members of his Church Choir fan club, before rolling out a snippet on social media the next day.

Fans with a paying membership to the Church Choir will get a free copy of Desperate Man on CD or vinyl upon its release. The lead single -- the title track -- is currently just a couple of spots away from entering country's top 20.

]]>LOCASH gets the "Party" started with new single on new labelhttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/4c4f48c0f0e522245f4237e9c5fc208f
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/4c4f48c0f0e522245f4237e9c5fc208fBBR Music Group On the heels of signing a new record deal with BBR Music Group, it already "Feels Like a Party" for LOCASH.

Preston Brust and Chris Lucas co-wrote their new single with Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard and writer/producer Corey Crowder.

“It was so great to team up with Cory and Tyler on this song," Chris says. "Those guys are unbelievably talented and we had a blast working with them. It really did feel like a party in the studio."

“Landing a new record deal and putting out a new single in the same week is a crazy feeling,” Preston adds. “The response thus far has been incredible..."

You can stream or download "Feels Like a Party" now, or you can check out the lyric video on YouTube.

]]>Maren Morris spills the tea on her new album, her Broadway dreams and motherhoodhttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/a8a85b6c5dbebc8873916e6c7bdd8f75
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:02:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/a8a85b6c5dbebc8873916e6c7bdd8f75ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris dreams of playing Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, and the best advice she ever got was “Wear underwear at all times.” Those are just two of the tidbits the “Rich” hitmaker revealed in a Twitter question-and-answer session with her fans.

While passing the time on a long flight, Maren also shared a significant amount of info about her upcoming sophomore record. We can expect the lead single in a “couple months,” she says, and revealed that the album will also include two collaborations.

The follow-up to Hero will feature Maren’s favorite song she’s written so far, “a new one on my album about girls,” as well as a track titled “Gold Love” that she says was the most painstaking to write.

An inquisitive fan also wanted to know if Maren and husband Ryan Hurd are planning a family. “I literally have it blocked out on my calendar next year,” she replied.

]]>ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris dreams of playing Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, and the best advice she ever got was “Wear underwear at all times.” Those are just two of the tidbits the “Rich” hitmaker revealed in a Twitter question-and-answer session with her fans.

While passing the time on a long flight, Maren also shared a significant amount of info about her upcoming sophomore record. We can expect the lead single in a “couple months,” she says, and revealed that the album will also include two collaborations.

The follow-up to Hero will feature Maren’s favorite song she’s written so far, “a new one on my album about girls,” as well as a track titled “Gold Love” that she says was the most painstaking to write.

An inquisitive fan also wanted to know if Maren and husband Ryan Hurd are planning a family. “I literally have it blocked out on my calendar next year,” she replied.

The Aussie stopped by Tootsie's Orchid Lounge on Thursday to announce the surprise release, treating fans to a round of shots to celebrate. The famed Nashville honky tonk is a significant spot for Morgan, since it's the first place he visited on his inaugural trip to Music City a decade ago.

“More and more when I experience big life and career moments, they remind me of all the little ones that happened before and made them possible,” he tells The Tennessean. “I remember that moment as one of the defining ones, thinking, ‘This is the greatest city on Earth.’”

Morgan co-wrote each of the EP's five songs, with his full-length Warner Nashville debut to follow in the fall.

Here's the complete track listing for Morgan Evans:

"Day Drunk""American""I Do""Kiss Somebody""Young Again"

]]>Warner NashvilleMorgan Evans' surprise self-titled EP is available to stream or download now, as his debut single, "Kiss Somebody," continues its climb in country's top five.

The Aussie stopped by Tootsie's Orchid Lounge on Thursday to announce the surprise release, treating fans to a round of shots to celebrate. The famed Nashville honky tonk is a significant spot for Morgan, since it's the first place he visited on his inaugural trip to Music City a decade ago.

“More and more when I experience big life and career moments, they remind me of all the little ones that happened before and made them possible,” he tells The Tennessean. “I remember that moment as one of the defining ones, thinking, ‘This is the greatest city on Earth.’”

Morgan co-wrote each of the EP's five songs, with his full-length Warner Nashville debut to follow in the fall.

Here's the complete track listing for Morgan Evans:

"Day Drunk""American""I Do""Kiss Somebody""Young Again"

]]>"Safety concern" stops Rascal Flatts' Thursday show in Indianapolis prior to the encorehttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/543ba54692e4f38d495aa0267e28e961
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:40:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/543ba54692e4f38d495aa0267e28e961ABC/Image Group LA Rascal Flatts was forced to end the Indianapolis-area stop on their Back to Us Tour before the encore on Thursday night, due to a safety issue.

“Last night a safety concern presented itself during the Rascal Flatts’ concert in Indianapolis,” the Hamilton Country Sheriff’s Office tells ABC Radio in a statement. “Venue staff and local officials followed standard protocols to ensure the safety of guests, the artist and staff. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the matter.”

Since the investigation remains ongoing, the Sheriff is not releasing any more specific info at this time. Rascal Flatts tweeted about what happened at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana as well.

“Due to a security concern at the show last night, standard procedures were quickly executed and everyone was able to safely leave the building,” the band said in their message. “The safety of our fans, band and crew is always the top priority for us, so we are so thankful for everyone who jumped into action and for your understanding. We will be back soon!”

The Back to Us trek is set to continue this weekend as usual, with Dan Shay and Carly Pearce opening. Rascal Flatts plays Chicago, Illinois on Friday, before heading for Arcadia, Wisconsin on Saturday.

]]>ABC/Image Group LA Rascal Flatts was forced to end the Indianapolis-area stop on their Back to Us Tour before the encore on Thursday night, due to a safety issue.

“Last night a safety concern presented itself during the Rascal Flatts’ concert in Indianapolis,” the Hamilton Country Sheriff’s Office tells ABC Radio in a statement. “Venue staff and local officials followed standard protocols to ensure the safety of guests, the artist and staff. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the matter.”

Since the investigation remains ongoing, the Sheriff is not releasing any more specific info at this time. Rascal Flatts tweeted about what happened at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana as well.

“Due to a security concern at the show last night, standard procedures were quickly executed and everyone was able to safely leave the building,” the band said in their message. “The safety of our fans, band and crew is always the top priority for us, so we are so thankful for everyone who jumped into action and for your understanding. We will be back soon!”

The Back to Us trek is set to continue this weekend as usual, with Dan Shay and Carly Pearce opening. Rascal Flatts plays Chicago, Illinois on Friday, before heading for Arcadia, Wisconsin on Saturday.

]]>"Dream Chasers" The Judds offer complicated country comedy as their new exhibit opens at the Hall of Famehttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/596e75497368ace747001382f203ab06
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/596e75497368ace747001382f203ab06Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Judds' complicated relationship was on full display earlier this week, as Wynonna and Naomi traded one liners at the party celebrating their new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.

The comedy started soon after Naomi brought her daughter to the stage.

"In one of our biggest fights, we talked about which one of us would be institutionalized," Wy reminisced as her mother reacted: "Oh no!"

"Well, here we stand together!" Wynonna grinned, as the crowd erupted in laughter.

Even though the barbs kept coming, it was obvious that both Judds were overwhelmed by the honor from one of country music's most esteemed institutions. The two recalled their humble beginnings, and how a career was born when Naomi -- who was working as a nurse at the time -- slipped producer Brent Maher a cassette when his daughter was in the hospital.

"That demo tape, we recorded on one tape recorder," Wynonna explained, "and then we pushed play and then recorded on the second tape recorder, cause we were high-tech..."

"And we made it..." she marveled. "I say the heck with the Kardashians, you're the original duck face!" Wy said to Naomi, as the crowd roared.

In the end, Wynonna offered a sweet sentiment to her mother, as she closed: "I love you dearly, and I don't know when I'll see you again. We don't see each other very often, but I just know this, that when we sang something marvelous happened, and I felt it. And it had to have been God. And that's why I believe today."

The Judds: Dream Chasers opens on Friday, and runs through July 14 of next year.

]]>Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Judds' complicated relationship was on full display earlier this week, as Wynonna and Naomi traded one liners at the party celebrating their new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.

The comedy started soon after Naomi brought her daughter to the stage.

"In one of our biggest fights, we talked about which one of us would be institutionalized," Wy reminisced as her mother reacted: "Oh no!"

"Well, here we stand together!" Wynonna grinned, as the crowd erupted in laughter.

Even though the barbs kept coming, it was obvious that both Judds were overwhelmed by the honor from one of country music's most esteemed institutions. The two recalled their humble beginnings, and how a career was born when Naomi -- who was working as a nurse at the time -- slipped producer Brent Maher a cassette when his daughter was in the hospital.

"That demo tape, we recorded on one tape recorder," Wynonna explained, "and then we pushed play and then recorded on the second tape recorder, cause we were high-tech..."

"And we made it..." she marveled. "I say the heck with the Kardashians, you're the original duck face!" Wy said to Naomi, as the crowd roared.

In the end, Wynonna offered a sweet sentiment to her mother, as she closed: "I love you dearly, and I don't know when I'll see you again. We don't see each other very often, but I just know this, that when we sang something marvelous happened, and I felt it. And it had to have been God. And that's why I believe today."

The Judds: Dream Chasers opens on Friday, and runs through July 14 of next year.

]]>Country star triviahttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/9d54c93d2990e615415147d803b8b276
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/9d54c93d2990e615415147d803b8b276Comstock/Thinkstock How many members of Old Dominion are actually from Virginia? ANSWER: Four. Trevor Rosen is the only person who's not; he grew up in Michigan.

]]>Brad Paisley offers a twisted take on "first" love on 'The Tonight Show'http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/307b2dd3c8078a3a14574a43140ddfc9
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/307b2dd3c8078a3a14574a43140ddfc9Andrew Lipovsky/NBCBradPaisley was Jimmy Fallon's musical guest on Thursday's The Tonight Show, and also sat down with Fallon to talk about his current your, and he and Carrie Underwood co-hosting their 11th straight CMA Awards show.

Another highlight: Brad treated fans to a previously unreleased song -- a twisted take on first romance.

Other things Brad talked about with Jimmy included a pre-show ritual he and his band enjoy while on their current tour: dodgeball. Brad says he and the guys avoid stress by "beat[ing] each other senseless with dodgeballs."

When Fallon asked how he and Underwood are preparing for the CMA Awards in November, Brad said they've been trying to come up with jokes, adding sarcastically, "there's nothing."

Later, Brad performed his #1 hit "Water" from his 2009 album, American Saturday Night.

The Brad Paisley Tour 2018 continues with a show at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in New York Friday.

]]>Andrew Lipovsky/NBCBradPaisley was Jimmy Fallon's musical guest on Thursday's The Tonight Show, and also sat down with Fallon to talk about his current your, and he and Carrie Underwood co-hosting their 11th straight CMA Awards show.

Another highlight: Brad treated fans to a previously unreleased song -- a twisted take on first romance.

Other things Brad talked about with Jimmy included a pre-show ritual he and his band enjoy while on their current tour: dodgeball. Brad says he and the guys avoid stress by "beat[ing] each other senseless with dodgeballs."

When Fallon asked how he and Underwood are preparing for the CMA Awards in November, Brad said they've been trying to come up with jokes, adding sarcastically, "there's nothing."

Later, Brad performed his #1 hit "Water" from his 2009 album, American Saturday Night.

The Brad Paisley Tour 2018 continues with a show at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in New York Friday.

]]>"You Make It Easy" to collaborate: Jason Aldean and FGL reveal they've recorded a new duethttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/fc4ccf3624e7106f544dc2c032e9e146
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/fc4ccf3624e7106f544dc2c032e9e146ABC RadioJason Aldean celebrated the #1 success of "You Make It Easy" Thursday at his Kitchen Rooftop Bar in downtown Nashville, alongside the song's co-writers, Florida Georgia Line and Morgan Wallen.

Talking to reporters before the party started, FGL revealed they've recorded a new song with Jason for their next album.

"I just think it can't come out soon enough," Brian Kelley says.

"It's a smash," Tyler Hubbard chimes in.

"It's a big old smash," Brian agrees, "and we had a really good time in the studio. That was one of the few collaborations that we've done where we were in the studio together and all there."

"There was definitely magic in the room," he goes on, "and it felt good kinda already, but I mean, he brought the thing to life. And I think we've presented it in a way that's different, that's fresh. And it feels like a big old anthem."

While we don't know the title of the song or when FGL's album will be released, we do know Jason is dying to perform it with his pals.

"It's [an up-]tempo kinda thing," the three-time ACM Entertainer of the year explains, "which I always love those songs, because not only is it great for a live show, or if we get the chance to do something on an awards show...

"Or a big tour," Brian interjects.

"A big tour..." Jason concurs. "Just any kind of thing like that, where you have a chance to come out during one of their shows... and do a collaboration thing they're not expecting."

At the party, the RIAA revealed that "You Make It Easy" is the first country single to go platinum this year, while Jason's Rearview Town is the first country album to go gold in 2018.

]]>ABC RadioJason Aldean celebrated the #1 success of "You Make It Easy" Thursday at his Kitchen Rooftop Bar in downtown Nashville, alongside the song's co-writers, Florida Georgia Line and Morgan Wallen.

Talking to reporters before the party started, FGL revealed they've recorded a new song with Jason for their next album.

"I just think it can't come out soon enough," Brian Kelley says.

"It's a smash," Tyler Hubbard chimes in.

"It's a big old smash," Brian agrees, "and we had a really good time in the studio. That was one of the few collaborations that we've done where we were in the studio together and all there."

"There was definitely magic in the room," he goes on, "and it felt good kinda already, but I mean, he brought the thing to life. And I think we've presented it in a way that's different, that's fresh. And it feels like a big old anthem."

While we don't know the title of the song or when FGL's album will be released, we do know Jason is dying to perform it with his pals.

"It's [an up-]tempo kinda thing," the three-time ACM Entertainer of the year explains, "which I always love those songs, because not only is it great for a live show, or if we get the chance to do something on an awards show...

"Or a big tour," Brian interjects.

"A big tour..." Jason concurs. "Just any kind of thing like that, where you have a chance to come out during one of their shows... and do a collaboration thing they're not expecting."

At the party, the RIAA revealed that "You Make It Easy" is the first country single to go platinum this year, while Jason's Rearview Town is the first country album to go gold in 2018.

]]>Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Kenny Chesney celebrated the #1 success of his collaboration with David Lee Murphy, "Everything's Gonna Be Alright," at an invitation-only party at Acme Feed & Seed in Nashville on Wednesday evening.

"Rock On" hitmaker Tucker Beathard has signed a new publishing deal with Little Louder Music, which was co-founded by Eric Church.

This year's annual CMA Fest special on ABC delivered the network's best non-sports numbers of the summer, making ABC the most-watched network on Wednesday night.

If you missed Brett Eldredge doing "The Long Way" and "Love Someone" on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!, you can catch up on his performances on YouTube.

]]>Just like pop star Halsey, Old Dominion is "Bad at Love" -- but in a different wayhttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/98ab7fb50fbf9e0a3f6a15862dadb220
Thu, 09 Aug 2018 18:02:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/98ab7fb50fbf9e0a3f6a15862dadb220ABC/Mark LevineOld Dominion recently spent some time at Sound Stage Studios Nashville recording a new version of their current hit, “Hotel Key,” for Spotify.

The ACM Vocal Group of the Year wanted to capture a take of the song that was closer to what they do in concert. At the same time, they decided to cover Halsey’s pop hit, “Bad at Love.”

“The thing about a great song is it’s great in any style that you perform it,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey says in a behind-the-scenes video the band shared on Twitter. “It can hold its own in any form. And ‘Bad at Love’ is such a great song. We all loved it.”

He continues: “We didn’t really know what we were gonna do with it until we got in the studio and really dug in and came up with parts to serve that song in a completely different way than the original. And we think it came out pretty cool.”

You can hear a bit of OD’s Halsey cover in the video, but you’ll have to go to Spotify for the full version.

]]>ABC/Mark LevineOld Dominion recently spent some time at Sound Stage Studios Nashville recording a new version of their current hit, “Hotel Key,” for Spotify.

The ACM Vocal Group of the Year wanted to capture a take of the song that was closer to what they do in concert. At the same time, they decided to cover Halsey’s pop hit, “Bad at Love.”

“The thing about a great song is it’s great in any style that you perform it,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey says in a behind-the-scenes video the band shared on Twitter. “It can hold its own in any form. And ‘Bad at Love’ is such a great song. We all loved it.”

He continues: “We didn’t really know what we were gonna do with it until we got in the studio and really dug in and came up with parts to serve that song in a completely different way than the original. And we think it came out pretty cool.”

You can hear a bit of OD’s Halsey cover in the video, but you’ll have to go to Spotify for the full version.

]]>Keith Urban puts a new spin on "Graffiti U," as his entire catalog becomes available on vinylhttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/028f6a800d2ceb38749b1617c40cd8d7
Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:00:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/028f6a800d2ceb38749b1617c40cd8d7Capitol NashvilleAs Keith Urban’s latest hit, “Coming Home,” reigns at the top of the country chart this week, the Aussie superstar’s entire catalog is now available on vinyl for the first time ever.

Keith’s current album, Graffiti U, is one of three records that have just become available. 2004’s Be Here and 2006’s Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing are the other two. Each project has been spread across two discs, to enhance the audio quality.

Fuse, Get Closer, and Golden Road were previously released on vinyl in 2016.

Graffiti U debuted at #1 when it was released earlier this year, and has gone on to become one of the top ten best-selling albums in any genre so far this year.

]]>Capitol NashvilleAs Keith Urban’s latest hit, “Coming Home,” reigns at the top of the country chart this week, the Aussie superstar’s entire catalog is now available on vinyl for the first time ever.

Keith’s current album, Graffiti U, is one of three records that have just become available. 2004’s Be Here and 2006’s Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing are the other two. Each project has been spread across two discs, to enhance the audio quality.

Fuse, Get Closer, and Golden Road were previously released on vinyl in 2016.

Graffiti U debuted at #1 when it was released earlier this year, and has gone on to become one of the top ten best-selling albums in any genre so far this year.

]]>"It Starts with M.E.": TR, Dierks, Kane, Kelsea and OD help the CMA launch its new music education campaignhttp://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/6851bfc5b1523c7e55bcdd1f8c01c68e
Thu, 09 Aug 2018 14:01:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/6851bfc5b1523c7e55bcdd1f8c01c68eCMAWednesday night, during the annual three-hour prime time CMA Fest ABC TV special, the Country Music Association launched its new “It Starts with M.E.” campaign.

In this case, “M.E.” stands for music education, the cause for which the annual CMA Fest in Nashville raises money. Artists donate their time to play the event, so the CMA Foundation can donate all the proceeds to music education.

Throughout the coming months, you’ll see your favorite artists sharing their personal stories of how music education helped shape their lives. In the video that launched the campaign, Thomas Rhett, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Lauren Alaina, Kelsea Ballerini, and Old Dominion discuss music education’s impact on them, and share some pretty adorable childhood photos along the way.

]]>CMAWednesday night, during the annual three-hour prime time CMA Fest ABC TV special, the Country Music Association launched its new “It Starts with M.E.” campaign.

In this case, “M.E.” stands for music education, the cause for which the annual CMA Fest in Nashville raises money. Artists donate their time to play the event, so the CMA Foundation can donate all the proceeds to music education.

Throughout the coming months, you’ll see your favorite artists sharing their personal stories of how music education helped shape their lives. In the video that launched the campaign, Thomas Rhett, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Lauren Alaina, Kelsea Ballerini, and Old Dominion discuss music education’s impact on them, and share some pretty adorable childhood photos along the way.

]]>Dan + Shay strip it down to "The Vocals" for new versions of "Tequila" and "Speechless"http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/86ab82fc649f46f2f328ce6d1e6aee1b
Thu, 09 Aug 2018 13:11:00 -0500http://us1023.com/interact/country-music-news/86ab82fc649f46f2f328ce6d1e6aee1bABC/Randy HolmesWhen Dan Shay first launched “Tequila” earlier this year, they shared vocal-only snippets of the song, which went on to be a multi-week #1. Now, thanks to fan response, they’re releasing the full stripped-down versions of both "Tequila" and their new single, “Speechless.”

Dan Smyers, who co-produced the duo’s third album, says the stacked vocals he and Shay Mooney recorded were influenced by the legendary Beach Boys.

“While we were making the self-titled record, I stumbled upon the 30th Anniversary Collection of one of my favorite records of all time, Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys,” Dan explains on social media.

“Disc 3 is all soloed vocal tracks. I spent months listening to and studying the BRILLIANT harmony structure and finding inspiration that I applied to our vocal production.”

The Vocals versions of “Tequila” and “Speechless” are available to stream or download now, and you can also check them out on YouTube.

]]>ABC/Randy HolmesWhen Dan Shay first launched “Tequila” earlier this year, they shared vocal-only snippets of the song, which went on to be a multi-week #1. Now, thanks to fan response, they’re releasing the full stripped-down versions of both "Tequila" and their new single, “Speechless.”

Dan Smyers, who co-produced the duo’s third album, says the stacked vocals he and Shay Mooney recorded were influenced by the legendary Beach Boys.

“While we were making the self-titled record, I stumbled upon the 30th Anniversary Collection of one of my favorite records of all time, Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys,” Dan explains on social media.

“Disc 3 is all soloed vocal tracks. I spent months listening to and studying the BRILLIANT harmony structure and finding inspiration that I applied to our vocal production.”

The Vocals versions of “Tequila” and “Speechless” are available to stream or download now, and you can also check them out on YouTube.